EUVD-2025-19017Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
AV:N, AC:L, PR:L, UI:R, S:C, C:L/I:L/A:L consistent with stored XSS requiring authenticated user interaction.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Atakan Au Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu: from n/a through 2.0.9.
AnalysisAI
Stored cross-site scripting in the WordPress plugin Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu up to version 2.0.9 allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. When an administrator views the affected menu page, the injected script executes, potentially leading to session hijacking or defacement. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified, and the EPSS score is low (0.04%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue, classified under CWE-79, which occurs when user input is not properly neutralized during web page generation. The affected product is a WordPress plugin that automatically generates hierarchic categories in navigation menus. The CPE data indicates the plugin version range from n/a through 2.0.9 is affected. The root cause is improper sanitization of input that is later rendered in the admin menu interface, allowing stored scripts to execute in the context of an administrator's browser.
RemediationAI
Update the plugin to version 2.0.10 or later, which contains the fix. The vendor advisory from Patchstack confirms the patched version. As a workaround, restrict plugin update capabilities to trusted administrators and consider using a web application firewall (WAF) to filter XSS payloads. However, the most effective remediation is to apply the patch immediately.
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